Michael Connolly Park keeps player’s legacy alive


Michael Connolly Park, home of NFC Kesh, was officially opened on August 3, 2001. The ground is named in memory of Michael ‘Mickey’ Connolly, a talented and popular club player who tragically passed away on March 24, 2001, aged just 23. Mickey came through the youth ranks to become a key member of the senior […]

Fermanagh Gaels step out in support of Gaza
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Fermanagh Gaels Against Genocide, took to the streets on Sunday in a powerful show of solidarity with the people of Gaza. Despite driving rain, hundreds turned out for the walk, which began at 10.30am at Lissan Training Ground and ended five miles later at Brewster Park. Walkers wore their GAA club colours, standing together for […]

Fermanagh band get set to shine on stage with Daniel
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Fermanagh band Tully is set to take centre stage on national television alongside Donegal superstar Daniel O’Donnell. Tully, from the Knocks area, is set to appear on ‘Opry le Daniel’, TG4’s popular country music series. The group will feature in the Country Folk episode airing Tuesday, November 11, joining a stellar line-up that includes Ceol […]

Fermanagh village ready for scarecrow festival


LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]

Fermanagh swimmers light up the pool in Belfast


ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders swimmers recently enjoyed top success at the Swim Ulster’s Aspiring Champions Meet which was held at the Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre in Belfast. In the first Gala of the season, Holly Barkley (14) maintained her time in the 200m Individual Medley and achieved PBs in the 100m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle, where she also […]

Toner ‘thrilled’ as her Madeira medals pile up
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AFTER Tina Gallagher’s stunning double gold in week one, Denise Toner ensured the county’s golden run continued at the European Masters Championships in Madeira, capping another superb week for the local pair. On Friday, day nine of the competition, Toner cruised through her W45 800m semi-final before storming to victory in Saturday’s final, reclaiming her […]

Fermanagh schools unite to help pupils find their voice


LAST week children from the Speech and Language Class at Holy Trinity Primary School joined their peers from two classes at Enniskillen Model Primary School for a special morning of celebration, connection, and community spirit. This event was held to celebrate Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day, which is officially observed worldwide on October 17th. […]

Fermanagh mums go the extra mile for rural school


WHEN it comes to community spirit, few gestures speak louder than going the extra mile – or 26.2 of them. This month, three inspiring local women – Sarah Shanley, Michelle McGovern, and Christina Elliott – are taking on the incredible challenge of the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for Killyhommon Primary School. With deep personal ties to the […]

Fermanagh woman shares her story of courage and healing
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In honour of Domestic Violence Awareness Week, a local woman has shared her story in the hope that others will feel less alone. For her safety and privacy, the woman will be referred to as Jane. “One phrase I hold onto is ‘I believe her’,” Jane said. “That simple sentence means everything. “Too often, women speak up […]